US Bridges

South St/Fau 5212 over Antelope Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · South ST @ S 37th ST · Structure no. U142503610P

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,340
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South St/Fau 5212 over Antelope Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying South St/Fau 5212 over Antelope Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSouth St/Fau 5212
CrossesAntelope Creek
LocationSouth ST @ S 37th ST
RouteCity Street 5212
Coordinates40.7917, -96.6676
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,340 (2021)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South St/Fau 5212 over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is South St/Fau 5212 over Antelope Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does South St/Fau 5212 over Antelope Creek carry?

About 15,340 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South St/Fau 5212 over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns South St/Fau 5212 over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.